Y’all know I love my Cricut machine. I have had it for over a year now. But I have yet to make any coasters with it. So after all this time, I decided to finally try it! And I thought it would be cool to share with you all how to make coasters with Cricut’s infusible ink too! That way, you can try it out too if you want!
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Materials Needed for DIY Coasters:
- Cricut Explore Air 2 Machine
- Cricut Easypress 2 Machine
- Infusible Ink Sheets (in whatever color/pattern you prefer!)
- Cricut Blank Coasters
- Cricut Standard Grip Mat
- Butcher Paper
- Cricut Weeder Tool
Print Out Your Design In Cricut Design Space
The first step in how to make coasters with infusible ink is to simply pick out what design you want. Cricut has two different style of coasters- square and round.
I decided to use the round ones for this. I would definitely recommend to keep the coasters to the Cricut brand. Because all the designs in Cricut Design Space are already calculated to fit on that specific coaster. If you use another brand, you would have to adjust the dimensions.
I just searched “coasters” in the program and found these cute coffee ones. I thought it was perfect since we all know how much I love to style my coffee bar every season!
Once you pick out the design, you just need to print it out. Place your infusible ink sheet on the standard grip mat to prepare.
Then, when you are ready to print, be sure your Cricut machine is set to “custom”. You can then choose infusible ink sheets in the design space when you get ready to print.
Another super important thing is to make sure the MIRROR OPTION IS TURNED ON. You want it to print out backwards so that it will be placed the right way on the coasters.
Apply Your Design To Your Coaster
After you print out your design, you will need to cut it out. I use the Cricut Weeder Tool to get rid of all the excess around the design.
After I have it all ready, I place it on the coaster and get ready to transfer it. The backside of the infusible ink sheets are a little tacky, so that helps it adhere to the coaster.
Get your Circuit Easypress 2 Machine ready by preheating it. I did the default setting which is 385 degrees for 40 seconds. Feel free to adjust this if needed.
Place a piece of butcher paper on top of the coaster with the design placed on it. Once the Easypress machine is preheated, firmly place it on top of the coaster with butcher paper on it.
Then, press the Cricut button on the machine and the timer will automatically start. Be sure to keep the Easypress as still as possible when holding it. If you move accidentally, it can smudge the design.
Enjoy Your DIY Coasters
After the machine has been on the coaster for the full 40 seconds, carefully place it back on it’s holder. Then, let the coaster cool completely before handling it. It will be very hot!
Once cooled, remove the butcher paper and the infusible ink design. And ta-da! Your design has successfully been applied to the coaster! Such an easy and simple way to create something more personalized for your home!
I hope you enjoyed this post on how to make coasters with Cricut’s infusible ink! As you can see, it was super fun and easy to create these.
And, if you don’t have a Cricut machine yet, you definitely should consider getting one! I have made so many cool things for our home with it and I love coming up with new ideas for it!
Check out all my other Cricut projects here:
- How to Make a T-Shirt with Cricut’s Infusible Ink
- DIY Garden Markers
- DIY Funny Planter Label
- Cricut Christmas Sign
- DIY Cozy Lounge Shirt
- DIY Ice Cream Labels
- Vintage Advertising Jar
- Easy DIY Plant Labels
- Easy Wind Chime Refresh
I love these coasters – they turned out great! It’s amazing what you can make with a. Cricut! Thanks for sharing your detailed instructions!
Thank you so much! You really can do so much with a Cricut for sure! I love mine!
These are cool coasters. They are interesting and unique. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you, glad you enjoyed them!
These are honestly so cute, I love them so much! I still don’t have a cricut machine but I’m seriously considering it now, it seems like you can make so many great things with them! Thank you so much for sharing x
Thank you so much! You should definitely consider getting one, you can make so much with them for sure!
I love the design of these; they so great — what a really cool idea!
Thank you so much. So glad you like them too!
After following along with your Cricut machine ventures, I have to say this machine is definitely a worthwhile investment! The endless craft projects are wonderfully suited to handmade gift giving or fun activities, and each one is as pretty as the next. 🙂
Thank you so much. It definitely is worth getting for sure! I love it!
I’ve never heard of this technique before, but these coasters look amazing! x
Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk
Thank you so much. I am so glad you think so too!
These are so cute! Your instructions are so detailed and easy to follow. I don’t have a Cricut, but I do have a Silhouette. I will have to see if I can make something similar with that. 🙂 Thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much. I am so glad you enjoyed it
I’ve never heard of anything like this before but I’ll for sure be checking it out as it sounds absolutely amazing. The four coasters you’ve designed are blooming fantastic. Looks really professional! Thank you so much for sharing with us lovely, I can’t wait to check this out Xo
Elle – ellegracedeveson.com
Awe thank you so much. I am so glad you thought so too!
I’ve always wanted to learn how to use a circuit machine. These coasters looks super cute.
Thank you so much. I love using my Cricut machine
This is a great idea to make your own coasters. Especially if you want to have personalised ones or a specific design and colour! Thank you for sharing how to make them!
Lauren x
Thank you so much. I love being able to personalize things using the Cricut machine!
These are so cute! And I love crafts that are practical too.
Thank you so much. I do as well
These are so cute! I might be a writer but I always say, I am not creative 😂 I just deal in words.
Lol that is totally understandable too!
Oh they turned out gorgeous! I really love the designs. The cricut sounds like such a versatile machine yet still easy to use. I’ve been looking at trying to expand my crafting and making some more professional looking things, the cricut is definitely on my list of tools to consider. Thank so much!
Thank you so much. You definitely should consider getting one. They are so much fun!
I love this! I’ve been thinking about getting a Cricut machine for a while now. I think it’s great to be able to create artsy things on your own. These coasters look amazing!
Thank you so much! I appreciate it!
how fun! these would be perfect gifts for friends / family! i need a cricut.
Thank you, you definitely should get one! They are great!
These are so cute!! A lot of my teacher friends have Crickets and I have always wanted one! I love the idea to make coasters!!
Thank you! It was a lot of fun to make!
Wow! I love these! I’ve always wanted a circuit machine but I simply have no room for it.
Yeah I understand that. It does require a little bit of space to set up for sure.
I would have absolutely no idea what to do or where to start with something like this but these are super cute coasters!
Thank you so much
Lovely coasters. Thank you for sharing how to make these. I really enjoyed reading. ☺️
Pastor Natalie (ExamineThisMoment)
Letstakeamoment.com
Thank you. I am glad you enjoyed it
Thanks for sharing, these coasters are lovely, it looks so easy to make them 🙂
Thank you, I am glad you thought so too!
It’s great seeing all the things you can do with a Cricut and I’m really tempted to get one. I love the coasters and they’re so cute!
Thank you. You should definitely consider getting one. They are such cool machines!
Thanks for letting us share your coaster tutorial. What a fun project, now if only I could master that darn Cricut. Maybe one of these days…
Lol it does take a little learning curve. I still don’t know everything you can do with it yet either!